His multilingual flow and blend of regional dialects have made him a standout in the global streaming era. Image: Skai ...

With no obvious consensus about where hip-hop is headed, here are 15-occasionally reckless-predictions for rap music in 2025.

After a year dominated by one major event—Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar—it’s easy to forget that the sounds pushing rap music forward often come from the fringes. That’s why our annual Rappers to Watch ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

Rolling Loud was founded in 2015 by Zingler and Cherif, both Miami natives, as a one-day hip-hop music festival that evolved ...

We’re at the end of yet another year where commentators and fans speculated on the health of the rap world. In October, it was reported that, for the first time in 35 years, there were no rap songs in ...

Chance’s latest track introduces listeners to a smooth, soulful instrumental backdrop that stands in contrast to its reflective and somber lyrics. The juxtaposition between the music and the message ...

It’s never been more difficult to be a successful rapper. The field is crowded, attention spans are dwindling, financial support is lacking, and industry infrastructure seems less stable than ever.

Daiaphi Lamare, known as Reble, is a 22-year-old rapper whose performances have significantly contributed to the musical ...

YouTune-Google music chief Lyor Cohen and Jidenna at YouTube Music's "Future of Music and AI" event in New York. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for YouTube Music Before the discussion about the future of ...